Boise Scottish Heritage Festival & Highland Games
- Dates
- Sep 19 to 20, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Expo Idaho
- Price
- $12 to $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Boise Scottish Heritage Festival & Highland Games comes to Expo Idaho, Boise, ID, Sep 19 to 20, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Boise Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games brings the soul of Scotland to Expo Idaho in the Boise area each September, run by the Scottish Society of Southwest Idaho. The weekend pairs traditional Highland Games such as the caber toss, hammer throw, stone put and sheaf toss with the Great Highland Bagpipes, Highland dancing, genealogy and an opening Ceilidh open to all
Last time around
The 2nd annual Boise Scottish Heritage Festival took place in September 2025 at Expo Idaho, with Highland Games, pipes and drums and bagpipes
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival runs traditional Highland Games including the caber toss, hammer throw, stone put and sheaf toss, which spectators can watch or take part in
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The Great Highland Bagpipes, pipe and drum performances and Highland dancers feature across the weekend
Clans & genealogy
Genealogy and Scottish heritage sit alongside the athletics for visitors exploring their family history
Taking part
The weekend opens with a traditional Ceilidh, a Scottish social gathering where everyone is welcome to dance and sing along, with Scottish food, animals and vendors across the grounds
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Boise Scottish Heritage Festival & Highland Games?
By train
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By bus
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Where
Venue
Expo Idaho
Pricing
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